An arrest affidavit filed by Portsmouth Police Officer Eric Benson indicates he was on foot patrol in the downtown area on Jan. 8 when he was called to respond to a Bow Street residence.

Court documents indicate Benson spoke with two victims about an alleged phone conversation that took place at approximately 6:50 p.m.

Authorities say Stebbins called individuals at a Portsmouth residence and had become agitated, telling a male victim he would come to the home and "put a knife to your neck."

The affidavit indicates the individual hung up on Stebbins, but that he called back to the same number and spoke to a female victim who informed the defendant they didn't want to speak to him based on what he had said.

Police say Stebbins responded by asking the victims not to call the police so he could "drive over and cut out your intestines."

Stebbins is facing criminal threatening charges for the alleged comments with the charges indicating the remarks were made to terrorize the victims.

Portsmouth Prosecutor Rena DiLando said Stebbins has no criminal history, but noted his attorney did reference during court proceedings that his client had been acquitted on past sexual assault charges.